Lighter RB18 still needs F1 ‘Weight Watchers’ plan, says Red Bull

The Milton Keynes-based team has found its chances against Ferrari in the early part of the season compromised by its car being well over the minimum weight limit – with some suggestions being that it was as much as 10kg too heavy.

The extra weight has not only had a direct impact on lap time – with 10kg equating to around 0.3 seconds per lap – but has also had consequences for tyre degradation.

The squad has worked hard to make its RB18 components more lightweight and…